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What Causes Severe And Progressing Pain Behind The Neck?
I have a severe pain in the back of my neck that has been bothering me for a couple of weeks and it seems to be getting progressively worse. The pain in on the top on the neck just below my head. I have been in hot tub and other things and it doesn t seem to be helping. What could it be.
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Sun, 2 Oct 2016
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Hello,
Pain located in the neck is a common medical condition.
Examples of common conditions causing neck pain are neck strain, poor posture, neck injury such as in whiplash, a herniated disc, or a pinched nerve.
I suggest you do an x-ray of the neck to confirm the diagnosis.
Meanwhile, I suggest using painkillers such as Ibuprofen.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Pain located in the neck is a common medical condition.
Examples of common conditions causing neck pain are neck strain, poor posture, neck injury such as in whiplash, a herniated disc, or a pinched nerve.
I suggest you do an x-ray of the neck to confirm the diagnosis.
Meanwhile, I suggest using painkillers such as Ibuprofen.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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